ticking sounds when accerlating

mustang95 5.0 · October 8th, 2009, 11:42 PM

i just replaced the exhaust manifold, because they were cracked but the car is still ticking at an idle, but most noticable when giving the car gas around 30 mph or higher any idea what it is???

v606er · October 8th, 2009, 11:43 PM

exhaust leak or maybe its this

YouTube - Potter Puppet Pals in "The Mysterious Ticking Noise"

v606er · October 8th, 2009, 11:53 PM

actually, i think my brother had the same problem in his 2000 v6. shit i cant remember what the cause of it was. ill ask him and get back to you. i remember it had that ticking sound... hmmm

mcqueen · October 9th, 2009, 12:01 AM

I have an exhaust leak in my 2000 v6 Mustang and I get a ticking noise when I accelerate as well. Hoping to get a whole new exhaust system install asap so I'll let you know if that clears up my ticking noise.

Blondie99 · October 9th, 2009, 11:53 AM

I have the same exact problem. Change the exhaust manifold on the right side (left was fine) but still have the ticking.

mustang95 5.0 · October 9th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by v606er

actually, i think my brother had the same problem in his 2000 v6. shit i cant remember what the cause of it was. ill ask him and get back to you. i remember it had that ticking sound... hmmm

that video fixed my problem lol. that was hilarious. i already fixed an exhaust leak i have but the damn thing keeps ticking when accerlating it really annoying

and seems to come from the right side more than the left??

Catfiesh · October 9th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Ive seen this before, loose rockers from a collapsed lifter caused the noise.. valvetrain!!

mustang95 5.0 · October 9th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Blondie99

I have the same exact problem. Change the exhaust manifold on the right side (left was fine) but still have the ticking.

i did the left exhaust manifold had a leak but the right side one was fine still making the ticking noise im thinking its the lifters but not sure. at an idle it ticks but when i really get on the car thats when i hear it the most

mustang95 5.0 · October 9th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I have an exhaust leak in my 2000 v6 Mustang and I get a ticking noise when I accelerate as well. Hoping to get a whole new exhaust system install asap so I'll let you know if that clears up my ticking noise.

thanks let me know how that works out for ya

mustang95 5.0 · October 9th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Catfiesh

Ive seen this before, loose rockers from a collapsed lifter caused the noise.. valvetrain!!

i have been wondering if its a loose rocker cause my father replaced one that was loose in my brothers car seemed to solve the problem. Some time this week im gonna look at the rockers and take a look.

Catfiesh · October 9th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by mustang95 5.0

i have been wondering if its a loose rocker cause my father replaced one that was loose in my brothers car seemed to solve the problem. Some time this week im gonna look at the rockers and take a look.

I would reccomend it, manifolds and valvetrain are the most common engine tick noises for 6ers

EDIT: I have also seen the welds around the cats break.. check em

mcqueen · October 10th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by mustang95 5.0

thanks let me know how that works out for ya

New exhaust is amazing. Had a leak in the drivers side header than I got welded up. Ticking noise is gone

ItaliStang · October 10th, 2009, 03:55 AM

probably a sticky lifter...

V6 Stalker · October 11th, 2009, 03:11 AM

I have that... Changed my oil from 5w30 to 20w50... went away after that.

V6 Stalker · October 11th, 2009, 03:11 AM

I had* that

ewells2420 · October 11th, 2009, 08:19 AM

you have to be careful with that thick oil man. It can cause failure of the oil pump and your parts to be not properly lubricated.

stephen · October 11th, 2009, 12:37 PM

In my experience there are two problems that cause the ticking noise (usually I would describe it as quite metallic and louder than a tick).

An exhaust leak is one possibility and likely what is going on if the noise occurs while accelerating. The common leak points are cracked manifolds or a leak between the manifold and converter assembly. One thing to check is that the shouldered manifold studs are tight. If they are not all the way up the spacer may keep the pipe from sealing.

The other common problem is wear in the rocker arms. They wear at the fulcrums which causes more valve clearance than the lifter can compensate for.

mustang95 5.0 · October 13th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Catfiesh

I would reccomend it, manifolds and valvetrain are the most common engine tick noises for 6ers

EDIT: I have also seen the welds around the cats break.. check em

ya i already checked the cats no cracks, i checked the whole exhaust system, sunday im going to look at the rockers and replace the bad ones see if that solves the problem.

mustang95 5.0 · October 13th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

New exhaust is amazing. Had a leak in the drivers side header than I got welded up. Ticking noise is gone

great news hopeing to clear up my ticking noise by replaceing some lifters this weekend so i can finally start some modding this summer lol

mustang95 5.0 · October 13th, 2009, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by stephen

In my experience there are two problems that cause the ticking noise (usually I would describe it as quite metallic and louder than a tick).

An exhaust leak is one possibility and likely what is going on if the noise occurs while accelerating. The common leak points are cracked manifolds or a leak between the manifold and converter assembly. One thing to check is that the shouldered manifold studs are tight. If they are not all the way up the spacer may keep the pipe from sealing.

The other common problem is wear in the rocker arms. They wear at the fulcrums which causes more valve clearance than the lifter can compensate for.

im pretty sure its a loose rocker, just wanted to make sure i was on the right track before taking everything apart, i just fixed and exhaust leak on the left exhaust manifold, and checked the right side manifold but its fine, my last option now is the rockers to check. hopefully this weekend car will be running tick free

thanks for all the input everyone

October 8th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#1
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	ticking sounds when accerlating i just replaced the exhaust manifold, because they were cracked but the car is still ticking at an idle, but most noticable when giving the car gas around 30 mph or higher any idea what it is??? __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

October 9th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#5
Blondie99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang Slow..more then likely Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 1,129 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the same exact problem. Change the exhaust manifold on the right side (left was fine) but still have the ticking. __________________ *"One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick up your marbles and go home."*

October 9th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#7
Catfiesh Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tejas Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive seen this before, loose rockers from a collapsed lifter caused the noise.. valvetrain!! __________________ MM Cobra Club #48 Mineral Gray Club Member #12 Im what you would call a "bad influence".

October 11th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#14
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have that... Changed my oil from 5w30 to 20w50... went away after that. __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

October 11th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#15
V6 Stalker Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Really, Really, slow Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had* that __________________ BBK CAI, Screamin Demon Igntion coil, Ignition Wires, MAC LT's, MAC H-Pipe, Borla Cat-Back, t-lok, 4.10's Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

October 9th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#4
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have an exhaust leak in my 2000 v6 Mustang and I get a ticking noise when I accelerate as well. Hoping to get a whole new exhaust system install asap so I'll let you know if that clears up my ticking noise.

October 11th, 2009, 08:19 AM	#16
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have to be careful with that thick oil man. It can cause failure of the oil pump and your parts to be not properly lubricated.

October 11th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#17
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	In my experience there are two problems that cause the ticking noise (usually I would describe it as quite metallic and louder than a tick). An exhaust leak is one possibility and likely what is going on if the noise occurs while accelerating. The common leak points are cracked manifolds or a leak between the manifold and converter assembly. One thing to check is that the shouldered manifold studs are tight. If they are not all the way up the spacer may keep the pipe from sealing. The other common problem is wear in the rocker arms. They wear at the fulcrums which causes more valve clearance than the lifter can compensate for.

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